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The small brick structure on the corner of Highway 50 and Santa Fe Avenue represents a replica of an early ticket booth similar to that of the Santa Fe Railroad. 

The railroads establishment was important in the development of La Junta's downtown. In 1875, two railroads, the Kansas Pacific Railroad and the Atchinson Topeka Santa Fe Railway both arrived in la Junta within two weeks of each other. By 1879, the railyards contained a station, large shops, a Harvey House restaurant and a hotel. Located on the north side of the tracks was a one story building which provided employee housing. 

In 1903, a fire destroyed numerous structures. By 1905, much to the relief of La Junta's boosters who had feared the railroad would relocate its facilities to another city, re-construction commenced. By 1907, a new passsenger depot was constructed, doubling its capacity in size. Presently Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and Amtrack share the tracks.